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ROUND 3 Rising Star Nominees

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ROUND 4 kicks off on Friday afternoon, with Inner West taking on Pennant Hills at Picken Oval.

The other four Premier Division matches are being played across Saturday afternoon


The live streamed games of the round are Friday's match, and North Shore vs East Coast on Saturday at 3pm


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MEN’S PREMIER DIVISION - ROUND 4 REVIEW


Pennant Hills
8.12.60
Inner West 4.9.33

In the traditional Anzac Day fixture at Picken Oval, a suffocating defensive performance from the Pennant Hills Demons led to their comfortable 27-point victory over hosts Inner West.

Inner West led by 15 points at quarter time, but then Pennant Hills threw a blanket over the Magpies, keeping them to 1 goal 9 in the final three quarters. A three-way tagging job on influential Magpies midfielder Ben Klemke was important for the Demons, with Patty Witt, Maine Vidler and 200 gamer Thomas Edmonds doing a wonderful job to contain the talented veteran Magpies coach.

Veteran Matt Carey had a day out for Pennant Hills, kicking three goals, with Nick Hey and Aidan Russell chiming in with two majors apiece. Key forward Ben Zoppo kicked two goals in a superb individual display where he spent most of the second half on the ball, trying to give the Magpies more drive out of the centre.

Pennant Hills was best served by Lachlan Willey, Luke Skrivanic, Ollie Williams, representative fullback Michael Carroll, Mitchell Trenaman and Edmonds. Inner West’s best players were Patrick Wilmot, Lachlan Tiziani, Jonty Inglis, Klemke, Jye Doyle and Jonathan Bowyer.


Manly Warringah 13.13.91
UNSW-ES 10.6.66

High flying Manly Warringah met fierce resistance from UNSW-ES in a cracking fixture at Weldon Oval. A dominant first half from the Wolves set up their 25-point victory.

The Wolves absolutely flew out of the blocks, leading by 29 points at quarter time then by 31 points at the main break. UNSW-ES kicked 7 goals to 6 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to stop the undefeated Wolves,

Key forwards Trent Dennis-Lane (4 goals) and Zach Youlten (3 goals) were very influential for Manly. League leading goal kicker Hugo Birks kicked 6 majors for the Bulldogs, and if he keeps this form up, Birks is an outside chance of kicking the magic magical three figures in season 2025.

The Wolves were best served by Travis Schiller, Alex Jacobs, Tom McCaffrey, Mac Allen, Barry O’Connor, and Nick Marsh. Best player for the Bulldogs were Jack Willis, Thomas Unger, Cooper Kilpatrick, Sam Thorne, Owen Turner, and Harrison Dyson.


South West Sydney 7.8.50
St George 6.9.45

South West Sydney and St George produced an old fashion nail biter at Rosedale Oval. The Blues came from one point down at three quarter time to squeak home by 5 points.

Both teams gave everything in a low scoring thriller, but it was Nick Dunshea’s 5 goals that saw the Blues squeeze home. Lachlan Cabor kicked 2 goals for the Dragons.

Dunshea was adjudged best on ground, and he was well supported by Blues teammates Omar Matar, Lachlan Konza, Jack Baker, representative ruckman Finbar Delbridge and McCarthy Dooley. The Dragon’s best players were Nelson Carey, Callum Nash, Eddie Marning, Patrick Tegg, Lachlan Querzoli and Thomas Ingram.


Sydney Uni 16. 11.107
UTS 11.9.75

Sydney University ran riot in the first half against UTS at Uni #1 Oval, leading by 43 points at the main break. UTS produced a stirring comeback in the third quarter, but the Students held on to win by 28 points in their first game of the season at home.

Thomas Hitchens continued his good form for Uni, kicking four goals, and he was aided and abetted by Max Negri and William Gibbs, who nabbed 3 majors each. Josh Ralph kicked three goals for UTS, with George Boyd and Henry Gosse chiming in with 2 goals each for the Bats.

Sydney Uni’s best players what Felix Rugge-Price, Izaac Hughes, Max Kozlik, Nathan Tang, Luke Haddad, and Lucas Newman. UTS were best served by Jack Calabro, Gosse, Ralph, the consistent Louis McCormack, Matson Waring, and Tom Larby.


North Shore 18.19.127
East Coast 5.7.37

East Coast Eagles stuck with North Shore for the first half, but the reigning premiers put the foot down in the second half, kicking 11 goals to 1 as they ran away with a 90-point victory in front of the faithful.

Forward Matt Buskariol kicked 5 goals in an eye-catching display for the Bombers, with forward-ruckman Thomas Drum also proving very handy up forward kicking 4 majors. Dual Phelan Medallist Ned Campbell chimed in with 3 majors of his own. Jacob Jones kicked 2 goals for the youthful Eagles.

Best place for the Bombers were Angus Loebel, Max Toohey, Buskariol, Campbell, Drum, and ex-Victorian debutant Nick Pavlou. East Coast were best served by Jones, Cameron Edwards (who did his representative chances no harm across half back), Corey Dowle, Harry Elbourne, Nick Jones, and Scott Brown.
 

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It'll be an action-packed weekend when ROUND 5 in the AFL Sydney Premier Division, with all 5 games being played on Saturday afternoon from noon.


The live-streamed game of the round is UTS Bats vs UNSW-ES Bulldogs, starting at 2:20pm

Livestream link:

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Round 5 of the AFL Sydney Premier Division comes to a conclusion

Final results:

South West Sydney Blues won by 24 points

Inner West 6.7 43
South West 10.7 67

Manly Warringah Wolves won by 49 points

Pennant Hills 9.9 63
Manly Wolves 16.16 108

Sydney University won by 75 points

East Coast 4.9 33
Sydney Uni 16.12 108

UNSW-ES Bulldogs MPD won by 88 points

UTS 6.4 40
UNSW 19.14 128

North Shore Bombers MPD won by 57 points

St George 6.4 40
North Shore 15.7 97
 
Round 5 Review

South West Sydney
10.7.67
Inner West 6.7.43

South West Sydney Blues produce their best performance of season 2025 with a solid four goal victory over Inner West Magpies.

The Blues led by a mere 9 points at half time, but gradually drew away from the Magpies, kicking 5 goals to 3 in a professional and composed second half that sees them sitting in 5th place on the ladder.

Bailey Stewart kicked three goals for the Blues, with Brad Gill and Nick Dunshea both chipping in with two goals. Dan Hillam and Ben Zoppo both kicked two goals for the luckless Magpies.

South West Sydney’s best players were Stewart, Luke Parkinson, Max Lower, Ethan Roberts, Jacob Croft, and Angus Langley. The Magpies were best served by Lachlan Tizian, Jye Doyle, Leroy Veerhuis, Michael Tuttle, Jonty Inglis, and coach Ben Klemke.


Manly Warringah 16.16.112
Pennant Hills 9.9.63

Pennant Hills stock with Manly Warringah for the 1st three quarters, before this very accomplished Wolves outfit kicked 6 goals to 1 to run away in the final quarter.

The Demons led by 6 points at quarter time, then the Wolves turned it around to lead by 2 points at the main break. Pennant Hills intensity and tackling were very noticeable as they threw caution to the wind and gave Manly a real run for their money, before the Wolves outstanding midfield took over in the final stages of an excellent fixture.

Veteran Trent Dennis-Lane kicked six goals for Manly Warringah, as he and Demons key back Luka Jordaan had an excellent battle all day. Former Phelan Medallist Kane Gaila kicked three goals in an eye-catching display for the Wolves. Darcy Carnahan, Nick Hey and the returning Theo “The Prince” Moraitis kicked two goals each for the demons, with one of Moraitis’ goals (after a sublime one hand pick up), surely a contender for goal of the season.

Manly Warringah were best served by Byron Laws, Dennis-Lane, Travis Schiller, Barry O’Connor, 16-year-old debutante Lachlan Price and Gabila. Pennant Hills best’ players where Aidan Russell, Nick Eynaud, custodian Mikey Carroll, Charles Allison, Moraitis and Jonathan Friend.


Sydney University
16.12.108
East Coast Eagles 4.9.33

Ladder leaders Sydney University thrashed East Coast Eagles by 75 points at Bruce Purser Reserve.

The Students kept East Coast goalless in the first quarter and led by four goals at the main break. The Students piled on ten goals to two in a dominant second half against a disappointing Eagles unit.

Michael Nettheim and inform Max Negri kicked three goals each for Sydney University, with William Gibbs, Nik Dale, and TJ Speedy-Coe all chipping in with two majors. The consistent Jacob Jones kicked two goals for the Eagles.

Sydney University’s best players were Nettheim, Nathan Tang, Max Kozlik, Arlo Merewether, Thomas Hitchens, and Dale. Best place for the Eagles were Jones, veteran Zac Johns, Jesse Eldred, Corey Dowle, Will Mitchell and Brendan Coxall.


UNSW-ES 19.14.128
UTS 6.4.40

A truly astonishing display from Bulldogs full forward Hugo Birks, who kicked 12 goals, highlighted an 88-point thumping by UNSW-ES over UTS Bats, in a game transferred to Rosedale Oval.

The Bulldogs led the Bats by 13 points after an entertaining first quarter but kept UTS to one goal over the next two quarters, as Birks simply ran right against his former club. At this early stage of the season, Birks is averaging just short of seven goals a game, and the magical three figures (100 goals) is most definitely in play for the mercurial and brilliant key forward.

Skipper Will Spencer and Taine Moraschi kicked two goals each in support of the extraordinary Birks. James Beasley kicked two goals for UTS.

Best place for the Bulldogs were Toby Alker, Jack Willis, Sam Thorne, Birks, Thomas Baxter, and Will Spencer. UTS were best served by Tom Larby, Matson Waring, Hamish Latchford, Hunter Pickett, Damian Ryan, and Matthew Shem.


North Shore 15.7.97
St George 6.4 .40

A typical North Shore performance, highlighted by accurate kicking, saw the bombers account for St George by 57 points at Olds Park.

Over the past two years, North Shore has often put games to bed by half-time and Saturday was no exception, with the Bombers leading by seven goals at the main break, having kept the Dragons to 1 goal 3 in two quarters of footy. The Bombers consolidated in the second half, kicking 7 goals to 5 in another accomplished performance by the reigning premier.

Ethan Grace kicked three goals for North Shore, as the talented midfielder prepares to get more representative honours. Matt Buskariol, Will Carlaw, Thomas Drum and Max Yeoland all chimed in with two goals apiece for North Shore. Rugged key position player Eddie Marning kicked 2 goals for the Dragons.

North Shore’s best players were Cooper Donald, Drum, Patrick Bolger, Grace, Jake Veale, and Finn Chalmers. St George were best served by Lachlan Querzoli, Mac Winchester, Marning, Thomas Ingram, Zach Pokorny and Nelson Carey.
 
This weekend sees the best from NSW/ACT Men’s and Women’s competitions in Senior Representative games on Saturday 10 May.

The handpicked squad lists for the Representative games have been identified from across the state and territory and showcase the next generation of burgeoning footy talent on the pathway to the elite level.

The intense match-ups between AFL South Coast and AFL Hunter Central Coast will open the day of Representative footy at Blacktown International Sports Park, before AFL Sydney and AFL Canberra reignite their rivalry to close the competition series.


AFL Hunter Central Coast v AFL South Coast
Date: Saturday, 10 May
Venue: Blacktown International Sports Park – Oval 1
Match times: Women’s commencing at 11.00am and Men’s at 12.50pm
Watch: Live via Streamer https://streamer.com.au/event/979/afl-hcc-vs-afl-south-coast-mens-or-afl-nswact-rep-round



AFL Sydney v AFL Canberra
Date:
Saturday, 10 May
Venue: Blacktown International Sports Park – Oval 1
Match times: Men’s at 3.00pm and Women’s commencing at 5.30pm
Watch: Live via Streamer https://streamer.com.au/event/980/afl-sydney-vs-afl-canberra-or-afl-nswact-rep-round



 
Recap of the AFL Sydney vs AFL Canberra rep game

 
ROUND 6 of AFL Sydney Premier Division action starts again after representative round, with a full suite of games across Saturday, kicking off at 10:40am with East Coast vs UNSW Bulldogs, and concluding with North Shore hosting Inner West, starting at 3:10pm


The live-streamed game of the round is St George vs Manly, starting at 2:30pm

Livestream link:

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And that's Round 6 of the AFL Sydney Premier Division in the books.

Final results:

UNSW-ES Bulldogs MPD won by 123 points

East Coast 7.4 46
UNSW 26.13 169


Pennant Hills Demons MPD won by 7 points

Pennant Hills 12.10 82
UTS Bats 11.9 75


South West Sydney Blues MPD won by 31 points

South West 12.9 81
Sydney Uni 7.8 50


Manly Warringah Wolves MPD won by 98 points

Manly Wolves 22.15 147
St George 7.7 49


North Shore Bombers MPD won by 114 points

North Shore 22.15 147
Inner West 5.3 33
 
AFL SYDNEY ROUND 6 REVIEW


UNSW-ES 26. 13.169 def. East Coast 7.4.46

Key forwards Hugo Birks and Kieran Emery combined for amazing 16 goals as UNSW-ES thrashed East Coast Eagles by 123 points at Bruce Purser Reserve.

The Bulldogs lead by 63 points at half time, kicking 12 goals to two. They kicked 9 goals in the third quarter, then kicked 5 goals to 3 in the final stanza as East Coast tried to rally.

Birks is on an unstoppable tear at the moment. He has 45 goals after 6 games and needs 55 goals in its final 12 matches to attain the rare feat 100 goals in a season. Birks kicked 11 goals on Saturday, with the veteran Emery chipping in with 5 as the Eagles had simply no answer to a magnificent performance by the Bulldogs.

The Bulldogs best players were not listed at the time of writing. East Coast’s best players when Nathan Penna, Corey Dowle, Jacob Jones, Harry Elbourne, Baylee Jones and Jesse Eldred.


Pennant Hills 12.10.82 def. UTS 11.9.75

In a great tussle at Mike Kenny Oval, Pennant Hills hung on for a 7-point win over a desperate UTS in an outstanding game of football.

After Pennant Hills lead by five points at the main break, they won the game in the third quarter kicking 5 goals to 3 to lead by 20 points going into the fourth quarter. UTS came home like a steam train in the final stanza, kicking goals to three, but the Demons crucially kept pace with Southwest Sydney in prevailing by 7 points.

Rockman forward Charles Allison kicked three goals for Pennant hills, whilst Nick Hey chipped in with two majors for the Demons. George Boyd and Blake Tabe both kicked three goals for the Bats, for whom victory must just be around the corner.

Pennant Hills’ best players were Allison, rugged utility Maine Vidler, Nick Eynaud, Luke Skrivanic, Mitchell Trenaman and veteran Matt Carey. UTS were best served by Tom Larby, representative midfielder Hamish Latchford, Henry Gosse, Lachlan McNamara, Boyd and Tabe.


Southwest Sydney 12.9.81 def. Uni’s 7.8.50

In the first major upset of season 2025, Southwest Sydney proved they are valid top five contender with an excellent 31-point victory over Sydney University in front of a joyous home crowd at Rosedale Oval.

The Blues set up this victory by kicking 5 goals to 1 in the first half, leading by 24 points at the main break. University kicked 4 goals to 3 in an entertaining third quarter, before the Blues kicked 4 goals to 2 in the final stanza, for a famous victory.

The Blues goal kickers were evenly shared, whilst Nik Dale kicked 3 majors for University.

The Blues best players were Eddie Keogh, Finbar Delbridge, Ethan Matthews, Bailey Stewart, Perry Lewis-Smith and Max Lower. University was best served by Lucas Newman, Michael Nettheim, Rohan Watson, Oscar Bosnjakovic, Dale and Leo Hawkins


Manly Warringah 22.15.147 def. St George 7.7.49

Manly Warringah comprehensively defeated the St George Dragons by 98 points at Weldon Oval, with this game transferred from a waterlogged Olds Park.

The Wolves jumped out of the blocks leading by 25 points at halftime, then by 55 points at the main break. The Wolves ran riot in the third quarter kicking 8 goals to 1 and took the foot off the pedal in the last quarter, with both sides kicking 2 goals.

Representative forward Zach Youlten kicked 4 goals for the Wolves. Gun midfielder Travis Schiller and key forward Jesse Wadeisha both chipped in with 3 majors for a dominant Manly outfit. Callum Nash 2 goals for St George, with one of his goals surely a contender for goal of the season after a sweeping move from the back pocket was finished off sublimely by Nash.

Schiller must be firming as a Phelan Medal favourite after another best on ground performance. He was well supported by Wolves teammates Aiden Adams, Lachlan Behagg, Youlten, Kale Gabila and ruck Antony Forato. St George were best served by the consistent Lachlan Cabor, wing Cave McKnight, Jack Martin, Jack Druery, veteran Matt Saunders and Tom Ingram.


North Shore 22.15.147 def. Inner Magpies 5.3.33

North Shore produced a very consistent four-quarter performance in thrashing Inner West Magpies by 114 points at Gore Hill Oval.

The reigning premiers were in no mood to muck around at home, leading by 67 points at the main break. They kicked 11 goals to 4 in a dominant second half as they piled on the misery for the winless Magpies.

Forward-ruckman Thomas Drum kicked 5 goals for North Shore, with key recruit Nick Pavlou and dual Phelan Medallist Ned Campbell chipping with 4 majors for the Bombers. Magpie stalwart Ben Zoppo ed two goals for Inner West.

North Shore’s best players were Pavlou, skipper Jake Veale, Campbell, Cooper Donald, Will Giacometti and lively small forward Felix Rogers. Inner West was best served by Keegan Litchfield, Leroy Veerhuis, Will Deller, Lachlan Tiziani, Kevin Clark and Kyle Veerhuis.
 

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ROUND 8 of AFL Sydney Premier Division kicks of on Friday night with Inner West taking on UNSW Bulldogs under lights, starting at 7pm, with the other four games on Saturday afternoon

TWO games will be livestreamed: the Inner vest v Bulldogs game, and UTS v South West Blues (12:40pm start):




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Final results for Round 8:

UNSW-ES Bulldogs MPD won by 43 points

Inner West 2.9 21
UNSW 8.16 64

BEST:
Inner West: Jonathon Bowyer, Keegan Litchfield, Jye Doyle, Uchena Egbu, Jack Rule, Benjamin Klemke
UNSW: Sam Thorne, Kieran Emery, William Spencer, Toby Alker, Thomas Baxter, Samuel Gaden


UTS Bats MPD won by 12 points

UTS Bats 11.6.72
South West 7.18 60

BEST:
UTS Bats: Blake Tabe, Hamish Latchford, Henry Gosse, Louis Pribula, Jack Calabro, Antony Eussen
South West: Finbar Delbridge, Khy Gibbs, Ryan Shipard, Kain Flynn-Duncombe, Bailey Stewart, Luke Parkinson


Pennant Hills Demons MPD won by 54 points

St George 5.5 35
Pennant Hills 14.5 89

BEST:
St George: Lachlan Querzoli, Cave McKnight, Thomas Ingram, Callum Nash, Eddie Marning, Dominic Maunder
Pennant Hills: Nicholas Eynaud, Lachlan Willey, Zac Elliott, Maine Vidler, Luke Skrivanic, Joshua Everett


Manly Warringah Wolves MPD won by 59 points

East Coast 7.10 52
Manly Wolves 16.15 111

BEST:
East Coast: Brody Kane, Jacob Jones, Mitchell Bradley, Corey Dowle, Baylee Jones, Harry Elbourne
Manly Wolves: Barry O’Connor, Travis Schiller, Byron Laws, Tom Mccaffrey, Ky Mcgrath, Aiden Adams


North Shore Bombers MPD won by 25 points

Sydney Uni 12.5 77
North Shore 15.12 102

BEST:
Sydney Uni: Oscar Bosnjakovic, Leo Hawkins, Alex Witherden, Jake Bartholomaeus, Lucas Newman, Sam Barkley
North Shore: Cooper Donald, Nicholas Pavlou, Ned Campbell, Max Yeoland, Ethan Grace, Finn Chalmers
 
ROUND 8 REVIEW

Inner West 2.9 21
UNSW 8.16 64

In Friday Night Football at a damp Picken Oval, UNSW-ES ground out a 43-point victory over Inner West Magpies.

Dew on the surface of Picken Oval made the ball difficult to manage throughout the four quarters. Goalkicking proved difficult with the two sides combining for 10 goals out of 35 effective shots on goal.

Inner West were right in the game at three quarter time only trailing by 11 points, in a game where they kept league where they kept League leading goalkicker Hugo Birks goalless in an extraordinary display by the Magpies back 6. However, the Bulldogs put the foot down in the final quarter, with veteran Kieran Emery kicking 3 of the 6 goals that the Dogs kicked to run away with an important victory.

Emery led all goal kickers with 4 majors despite a superb effort from Keegan Litchfield, who had the challenging task of marking Emery all night. Ryder Eberhard and Kevin Clark kicked the Magpies only goals.

The Bulldogs best players were representative midfielder Sam Thorne, Emory, skipper Will Spencer, Toby Alker, Thomas Baxter ad Samuel Gaden. Inner West were best served by Jonathan Bowyer, Litchfield, Jye Doyle, ruck Uchena Egbu, Jack Rule and coach Ben Klemke.



UTS Bats 11.6.72
South West 7.18 60

UTS produced a big upset at home at Waverley Oval, defeating an inaccurate and undisciplined South West Sydney Blues by two goals in front of a healthy crowd at Bondi Junction.

The Blues will rue wasting a magnificent performance from league representative ruckman Finbar Delbridge, who quite simply produced one of the best games of his career.

South West Sydney led by 35 points 5 minutes into the second quarter, but then a series of 50 metre penalties late of directly led to 4 UTS goals which got them right back in the game at halftime. A superb third quarter by the Bats in which they kicked five goals to none saw them lead by 14 points at the last break and they held on for their first victory of the season, helped significantly by the by the Blues kicking 7 goals from 25 effective scoring shots.

Josh Lee and Antony Eussen kicked 3 goals each for the Bats, with all of you with all Eussen’s goals coming from directly from 50 metre penalties. Bailey Stewart kicked 3 goals for the Blues.

UTS half forward Blake Tabe put his hand up to representative selectors with a superb performance, including a candidate for mark of the year. Experienced midfielder Hamish Latchford was pivotal in UTS comeback, alongside Henry Gosse, experienced half back Louis Pribula, custodian Jack Calabro and Eussen. The Blues will be served by the outstanding Delbridge, halfback Khy Gibbs, Ryan Shipard, back pocket Kane Flynn-Duncombe, Stewart and Luke Parkinson.



St George 5.5 35
Pennant Hills 14.5 89

South West Sydney’s loss opened the door for the Pennant Hills Demons. The Demons produced an excellent second half against St George eventually running out victors at Olds Park.

After close first half, the Demons led by 10 points of the main break. The Demons then ran away in the second half kicking 10 goals to 3 in a crucial win that gained 4 points and percentage on South West Sydney.

Key forward Nick Hey kicked 5 goals for Pennant Hills in an excellent display. Lachlan Willey and rugged utility Patrick Witt chipped in with 2 goals apiece. Mac Winchester kicked 2 majors for the Dragons.

Pennant Hills’ best players were Nick Eynaud, Willey, Zach Elliott, Maine Vidler, Luke Skrivanic and Josh Everett. St George were best served by the consistent Lachlan Querzoli, Cave McKnight, Thomas Ingram, Callum Nash, key back Eddie Marning and Dominic Maunder.



East Coast 7.10 52
Manly Wolves 16.15 111

High flying Manly Warringah defeated East Coast Eagles by 59 points at Bruce Purser Reserve.

The Wolves led at every change and kicked 5 goals to 1 in the last quarter, not the first time this season they have run away with victory in the final stanza.

Byron Laws kicked five goals for the wolves in an eye-catching display. Irishman Barry O’Connor also kicked three goals from midfield. Brody Kane kicked two goals for the Eagles.

Manly’ best players were O’Connor, Travis Schiller, Laws, Tom McCaffrey, Ky McGrath and Aiden Adams. East Coast Eagles were best served by Kane, the consistent Jacob Jones, Mitchell Bradley, Corey Dowle, Bailee Jones and Harry Elbourne.



Sydney Uni 12.5 77
North Shore 15.12 102

In a top five clash at Uni #1 Oval, North Shore defeated Sydney University by 25 points.

North Shore shared their goals around with half forward Matt Buskariol kicking 4 majors, whilst Nick Pavlou and Max Yeoland both chipping in with 3 majors. Pavlou is an important recruit for North Shore, with talisman Fraser Thurlow playing his football in suburban Melbourne.

Pavlou gets better each week and will be particularly important for North Shore, who are surely bound for the final three in September. Alex Witherden, returning from injury, kicked 6 goals for Uni, Patrick Braithwaite and key forward Nik Dale chipped in with 2 majors apiece.

Best players for North Shore were Cooper Donald, Pavlou, dual Phelan Medallist Ned Campbell, Yeoland, Ethan Grace and Finn Chalmers. Uni were best served by Oscar Bosnjakovic, Leo Hawkins, Witherden, Jack Bartholomaeus, Lucas Newman and Sam Barkley.
 
The washed-out Round 7 of the AFL Sydney Premier Division kicks of on Thursday night with UTS Bats taking on St George at Bat & Ball Oval at 6:40pm, AND a Friday night game under lights between the Sydney Uni Students and UNSW Bulldogs, starting at 7:30pm

UPDATE: THREE livestreamed games this weekend:

Sydney Uni vs UNSW Bulldogs on Friday night:

South West Blues vs East Coast Eagles:

Pennant Hills vs North Shore:



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Final results for Round 7:


UTS Bats MPD won by 5 points

UTS Bats 8.9 57
St George 8.4 52

BEST:
UTS Bats: Henry Gosse, Lachlan McNamara, Jack Calabro, Arki Ho-Coles, Ed Palmer, Josh Ralph
St George: Dominic Michalak, Matt Saunders, Jed Robin, Thomas Ingram, Kian Todd-Bonselaar, Riley Taylor


Sydney University MPD won by 48 points

Sydney Uni 15.8 98
UNSW 6.14 50

BEST:
Sydney Uni: Marcus Valastro, Jake Bartholomaeus, Lucas Newman, Sam Barkley, Michael Nettheim, Tom Ryan
UNSW: Thomas Baxter, Harry Kyle, Toby Alker, Samuel Gaden, Liam Ross, Jasper Hardy


Manly Warringah Wolves MPD won by 94 points

Manly Wolves 21.21 147
Inner West 7.11 53

BEST:
Manly Wolves: Lachlan Behagg, Cooper McClennan, Aiden Adams, Jesse Wadeisha, Travis Schiller, Willem Smit
Inner West: Nicholas McCormack, Jonty Inglis, Jonathon Bowyer, Kyle Veerhuis, Ryder Eberhard, Jordan Ware


South West Sydney Blues MPD won by 49 points

South West 13.18 96
East Coast 7.5 47

BEST:
South West: Callum Burns, Bailey-Dean Latanis, Joshua Croft, Ethan Roberts, Eddie Keogh, Nicolas Dunshea
East Coast: Harry Elbourne, Jesse Eldred, Keegan Brady, Mitchell Bradley, Cameron Edwards, Corey Dowle


North Shore Bombers MPD won by 91 points

Pennant Hills 1.1 7
North Shore 14.14 98

BEST:
Pennant Hills: Lachlan Willey, Luka Jordaan, Michael Carroll, Mitchell Trenaman, joshua Everett, Lukas de Vries
North Shore: Pierce Roseby, Jake Veale, Felix Rogers, Fraser Thurlow, Mitchell Rogers, William Giacometti
 
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ROUND 7 REVIEW

UTS Bats 8.9 57
St George 8.4 52

In a thrilling Thursday Night fixture at Bat and ball Oval, UTS hung on to defeat St George by 5 points in an absorbing and tense tussle.

UTS led by mere 4 points at the main break. The Bats then kicked 4 goals to 3 in an entertaining third quarter to lead by 11 points at three-quarter time. The Dragons kicked 2 goals to 1 in the final quarter but just could not manage the final match-winning goal as UTS hung on for their second successive victory in five days.

Josh Ralph kicked 3 goals for UTS. Burly full forward Jed Robin kicked 5 majors in an excellent display for the Dragons.

Best players for UTS were skipper Henry Gosse, Lachlan McNamara, Jack Calabro, ruckman Arki Hp-Coles, Ed Palmer and Ralph. St George were best served by backline general Dominic Michalak, veteran Matt Saunders, Robin, Thomas Ingram, Kian Todd-Bonselaar and Riley Taylor.


Sydney Uni 15.8 98
UNSW 6.14 50

In Friday Night Football at Uni #1 Oval, Sydney University comfortably accounted for their archrivals UNSW-ES by 48 points, with Sydney University’s accurate shooting a major contributor to their accomplished victory.

Sydney University lead by 15 points at half time, but then a dominant second half, in which they kicked 8 goals to 2, led to an important victory for the Students.

Gun recruit Alex Witherden kicked 4 goals for Sydney Uni, whilst key forward Nik Dale chipped in with 3 majors. The Bulldogs goal kickers were not available at the time the writing.

Sydney Uni was best served by Marcus Valastro, Jake Bartholomaeus, Lucas Newman, Sam Barkley, Michael Nettheim and Tom Ryan. The Bulldogs’ best plays were not available at the time of writing.


Manly Wolves 21.21 147
Inner West 7.11 53

Undefeated Manly Warringah thrashed Inner West Magpies by 94 points at Weldon Oval in Curl Curl.

The Wolves led by 49 points at half time, after they had burst out of the blocks in the first quarter kicking 7 goals to 1 in an exhilarating display. The Wolves kicked 11 goals to 5 in an entertaining second half as they consolidated their lead in the Mens Premier Division.

Manly full-forward Jesse Wadeisha had a day out, kicking 7 goals for his new club. Phelan Medal favourite Travis Schiller chimed in with 3 majors for the Wolves. Jack Rule kicked 2 goals for the winless Magpies.

Manly Warringah’s best players were Lachlan Behagg, Cooper McLennan, Aiden Adams, Wadeisha, Schiller and Willem Smit. Inner West was best served by Nick McCormack, Jonty Inglis, Jonathan Bowyer, Kyle Veerhuis, Ryder Eberhard and Jordan Ware.


South West 13.18 96
East Coast 7.5 47

After an upset loss last weekend, South West Sydney returned to form with a solid 49-point victory over East Coast Eagles at Rosedale Oval.

The Blues, desperate to atone after last Saturday, absolutely flew out of the blocks in the first quarter, leading by 25 points at the first break. Both sides kicked 4 goals in an entertaining second quarter. A strange goalless third quarter, highlighted by the Blues inaccurate goalkicking, saw the Blues lead by 36 points at the final break. South West kicked 3 goals to 1 in the final quarter to run away with an important victory.

Nick Dunshea and Bailey-Dean Latanis kicked 3 goals each for the Blues. The Eagles’ goalkickers were not available at the time of writing.

Best players for the Blues were Callum Burns, Latanis, Josh Croft, Ethan Roberts, Eddie Keogh and Dunshea. The Eagles were best served by Harry Elbourne, Jesse Eldred, Keegan Brady, Mitchell Bradley, Cameron Edwards and Corey Dowle.


Pennant Hills 1.1 7
North Shore 14.14 98

A superb from defensive performance from reigning premier North Shore saw them run out comfortable 91-point winners over depleted Pennant Hills Demons at Mike Kenny Oval on Saturday.

The Bombers’ back 6 led by Will Giacometti, Mitchell Rogers, skipper Jake Veale, Christian Loone and Felix Rogers (in a new role off half back) were simply too much for Pennant Hills; they kept the Demons to one behind after quarter time, such was their dominance.

Whilst a chilly cross-breeze made scoring difficult on the Eastern flank at Mike Kenny Oval, the Bombers kicked eight goals in a resounding second half as they kept pace with high-flying Manly Warringah.

Forward Matt Buskariol kicked 4 majors for North Shore, as he continued his excellent run of recent form. Patrick Bolger, Jarvis Hemmings and Max Yeoland all chimed in with 2 majors for the Bombers. Nathan Cranwell kicked Pennant Hills’ only goal.

North Shore’s best players were Pearce Roseby, Veale, Felix Rogers, Fraser Thurlow, Mitchell Rogers and Giacometti. Pennant Hills were best served by Lachlan Willey, custodian Luka Jordaan, Mikey Carroll, Mitchell Trenaman, Josh Everett and Lukas de Vries.
 

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ROUND 9 of AFL Sydney Premier Division returns to Saturday afternoon action, with all five games being played across the afternoon, kicking off with noon at Picken Oval with Inner West v UTS, and ends with the Sydney Unit Students hosting Dragons.

This week's livestreamed game is East Coast vs Pennant Hills at 1:30pm



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Final results for Round 9:


UTS Bats won by 6 points

Inner West 10.15 75
UTS Bats 11.15.81

BEST:
Inner West: Will Deller, Jack Rule, Jye Doyle, Elliott Harper, Jaden Gilheany, Jonty Inglis
UTS Bats: Lewis McCormack, Lachlan McNamara, Damian Ryan, Henry Gosse, Hamish Latchford, Thomas Charles


North Shore Bombers won by 47 points

North Shore 15.17 107
UNSW Bulldogs 9.6 60

BEST:
North Shore: Fraser Thurlow, Mitchell Rogers, Max Yeoland, Felix Rogers, Lachlan Carmichael, Pierce Roseby
UNSW: Thomas Baxter, Owen Turner, Jasper Hardy, Samuel Gaden, William Spencer, Sam Thorne


Pennant Hills Demons won by 55 points

East Coast 6.9 45
Pennant Hills 15.10 100

BEST:
East Coast: Jacob Jones, Reeve Simmons, Baylee Jones, Nathan Penna, Will Mitchell, Nick Johns
Pennant Hills: Mitchell Blow, Lachlan Willey, Nicholas Eynaud, Oliver Williams, Nicholas Hey, Cameron Este


Manly Warringah Wolves won by 66 points

Manly Wolves 15.14 104
South West 5.8 38

BEST:
Manly Wolves: Jonathan Marsh, Travis Schiller, Mackenzie Allen, Kyle Martin, Willem Smit, Taine Wright
South West: Liam Burns, Joshua Croft, Nicolas Dunshea, Bailey Stewart, James Kennedy, Callum Burns


Sydney University won by 105 points

Sydney Uni 26.14 170
St George 10.5 65

BEST:
Sydney Uni: Alex Witherden, Tom Ryan, Jake Bartholomaeus, Vincent O’Brien, Oscar Bosnjakovic, Harrison Podmore Taylor
St George: Dominic Maunder, Lachlan Querzoli, Matt Saunders, Dominic Michalak, Cave Mcknight, Jed Robin
 
ROUND 9 REVIEW


Inner West 10.15 75
UTS 11.15 81

In an absolutely thrilling game at Picken Oval, UTS came from 17 points down at three-quarter time to defeat Inner West Magpies by 6 points, the third victory in a row for the Bats.

In a cracking fixture that ebbed and flowed, UTS led by 20 points at half time. Inner West produced a champagne third quarter, kicking 6.3 to 2 behinds to lead the Bats by 17 points with 25 minutes remaining. The Bats kicked 4 goals to 5 behinds in the last quarter to record an important victory as they kept their faint hopes of finals action very much alive.

Antony Eussen kicked 3 goals for the Bats, with Thomas Charles and lively half forward Blake Tabe chipping in with 2 goals apiece. Ryder Eberhard and unlikely forward Will Deller kicked 2 goals each for the desperate Magpies.

UTS’ best players were Lewis McCormack, Lachlan McNamara, Damian Ryan, Henry Gosse, Hamish Latchford and Charles. Inner West’s best players with the consistent Deller, Jack Rule, Jye Doyle, Elliott Harper, Jaden Gilheany and Jonty Inglis.


North Shore 15.17 107
UNSW-ES 9.6 60

Reigning premiers North Shore produced a professional display in defeating UNSW-ES by 47 points at Gore Hill.

The return of Fraser Thurlow to Bomberland cannot be understated. The powerful and skilful Thurlow makes an enormous difference for North Shore, as was evidenced in the 2024 Grand Final. Furlow is one of the only players in all of Sydney football who can match veteran Manly ruckman Antony Forato and Blues big man Finbar Delbridge for strength and nous in the ruck. Thurlow was once again at his best for North Shore as they ran out 8-goal victors over the talented Bulldogs outfit.

Small forward Max Yeoland kicked 4 goals for North Shore, with Thurlow, Cooper Donald and Matt Buskariol chipping in with 2 majors each. Veteran full forward Kieran Emery kicked 2 majors for the Bulldogs.

Apart from the outstanding Thurlow, North Shore’s best players were Mitchell Rogers, Yeoland, Felix Rogers, Lachlan Carmichael and Pearce Roseby. The Bulldogs were best served by Thomas Baxter, Owen Turner, Jasper Hardy, Samuel Gaden, skipper Will Spencer and Sam Thorne.


Pennant Hills 15.10 100
East Coast Eagles 6.9 45

A ruthless and clinical first quarter from Pennant Hills, in a game they absolutely had to win to stay in touch with fifth-placed South West Sydney, set up a comfortable 55-point victory over the East Coast Eagles at Bruce Purser Reserve.

The Demons were on fire early on, leading by 44 points at quarter time. Whilst East Coast chipped away for the rest of the game, Pennant Hills kicked 5 goals to 2 in the last quarter to run away with the victory and pick up crucial percentage.

The return of key Nick Hey was pivotal for Pennant Hills. Hey kicked 5 goals in an excellent display. He was aided and abetted by Darcy Carnahan, who kicked 3 goals and Maine Vidler and Liam Everett, both of whom chipped in with 2 majors. Jesse Eldred and Brendan Coxall both kicked 2 goals for the Eagles.

Pennant Hills’ best players were skipper Mitchell Blow, Lachlan Willey, Nick Eynaud, Oliver Williams, Hey and Cameron Este. Once again, Jacob Jones was once again one of East Coast’s best players, and he was well supported by Reeve Simmons, Baylee Jones, Nathan Penny, Will Mitchell and Nick Johns.


Manly Warringah 15.14 104
South West Sydney 5.8 38

Undefeated competition leaders Manly Warringah defeated 5th-placed South West Sydney Blues by 11 goals at Weldon Oval.

Like North Shore and Pennant Hills, Manly flew out of the blocks in the first quarter, keeping South West Sydney scoreless while they racked up 4.5. Manly coaches will be pleased as they produced three very consistent quarters, with South West Sydney temporarily stemming the flow in the third quarter only. As was the case on several occasions earlier this season, Manly ran away with the game again in the final quarter.

2023 Phelan Medallist Kale Gabila kicked 3 majors for the Wolves, as did full forward Jesse Wadeisha. Travis Schiller and Zach Youlten chipped in with 2 majors each for the Wolves. Key forward Nick Dunshea kicked 3 goals for the Blues.

Best players for the Wolves with Jonathan Marsh, Schiller (again), Mac Allen, Kyle Martin, William Smit and Taine Wright. Best players for the Blues were Liam Burns, Josh Croft, Dunshea, Bailey Stewart, James Kennedy and Callum Burns.


Sydney Uni 26.14 170
St George 10.5 65

Sydney University leapfrogged arch rivals UNSW-ES into third place on the ladder after their 105-point demolition of St George at Uni #1 Oval.

On a day where big first quarters were very much the norm, the Students kicked 9 goals to 2 in a thrilling 11-goal first quarter. Uni won every quarter as they put themselves in a position to secure the crucial double chance come September.

Gun recruit Alex Witherden reached the promised land, kicking 10 goals for Sydney University, with Tom Ryan also outstanding in kicking 7 for the Students. Important recruit Jed Robin kicked 3 goals for the Dragons, whilst club stalwart Matt Saunders chipped in with 2 majors.

Witherden and Ryan were amongst Uni’s best players, with other Students to shine being Jake Bartholomaeus, Vincent O’Brien, Oscar Bosnjakovic and Harrison Podmore-Taylor. The Dragons best players were a replica of previous games this season. Dominic Maunder, Lachlan Querzoli, Saunders, Dominic Michalak, Cave McKnight and Robin were listed amongst the Dragons best.
 
ROUND 10 of AFL Sydney Premier Division starts off with Pennant Hills hosting Inner West noon at Mike Kenny Oval, and ends with the St George v. East Coast at Olds Park.

This week's livestreamed game is UNSW Bulldogs up against the Manly Wolves at 1:30pm


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Final results for Round 10:

Pennant Hills Demons won by 52 points

Pennant Hills 15.8 98
Inner West 7.4 46

BEST:
Pennant Hills: Charles Allison, Cameron Este, Liam Everett, Luke Skrivanic, Cameron Mitchell, Luka Jordaan
Inner West: Thye Hamilton, Jordan Ware, Will Deller, Jonathon Bowyer, Jack Lyons, Ki Currie


Manly Warringah Wolves won by 24 points

UNSW Bulldogs 11.8 74
Manly Wolves 15.8 98

BEST:
UNSW: Jordan Endemann, Harry Kyle, Toby Alker, William Foster, Billy Longmire, William Spencer
Manly Wolves: Ky Mcgrath, Barry O’Connor, Mackenzie Allen, Trent Dennis-Lane, Aiden Adams, Willem Smit


UTS Bats won by 2 points

UTS Bats 12.9 81
Sydney Uni 12.9 79

BEST:
UTS Bats: Lachlan McNamara, Jack Calabro, Lewis McCormack, Henry Gosse, Hamish Latchford, Louis Pribula
Sydney Uni: Hugo Blacker, Russell Royal, Tom Ryan, Alex Witherden, Nicholas Andreacchio, Nathan Tang


North Shore Bombers won by 12 points

South West 10.11 71
North Shore 11.17 83

BEST:
South West: Eddie Keogh, Ethan Roberts, Ethan Matthews, Finbar Delbridge, Joshua Croft, Angus Langley
North Shore: Nicholas Pavlou, Ethan Grace, Jackson Nelson, Cooper Donald, Max Yeoland, Jake Veale


St George Dragons won by 17 points

St George 11.5 71
East Coast 7.12 54

BEST:
St George: Joshua Nicholls, Dominic Michalak, Jed Robin, Matt Saunders, Cave Mcknight, Jack Druery
East Coast: Nathan Penna, Brody Kane, Cameron Edwards, Scott Brown, Keegan Brady, Baylee Jones
 
ROUND 10 REVIEW

Pennant Hills 15.8.98 def. Inner West 7.4.46

Pennant Hills rocketed into the into the top 5 with a 52-point victory over Inner West Magpies at Mike Kenny Oval. Final scores were

The Demons absolutely flew out of the blocks, keeping the Magpies scoreless and leading by 27 points at the first change. Inner West did well over the final 3 quarters to hang in with the Demons, but Pennant Hills kicked 10 goals in the second half to produce a crucial victory, made even more important with South West Sydney losing to North Shore. Next week’s Pennant Hills vs South West Sydney clash at Mike Kenny Oval shapes to be season-defining for both clubs, especially with a resurgent UTS nipping at their heels.

Key forward Nick Hey kicked 4 goals for the Demons, whilst ageless veteran Matt Carey chipped in with 3 majors for Pennant Hills. Elliot Harper kicked 2 goals for the Magpies.

Pennant Hills was best served by Charles Allison, Cameron Este, Liam Everett, Luke Skrivanic, Cameron Mitchell and Luka Jordaan. Inner West’s best players were Thye Hamilton, Jordan Ware, Will Deller, Jonathan Bowyer, Jack Lyons and Ki Curry.


Manly Warringah 15.8.98 def. UNSW-ES 11.8.74

In a superb game of football at Henson Park, Manly Warringah came from 15 points down at half time to run out 4 goal victors over a gallant UNSW-ES Bulldogs.

After an even first quarter, the upset was definitely on at half time, with the Bulldogs kicking 5 goals to 3 in an entertaining second quarter. However, as has been the case so often this season, the Wolves ran over the top of the Bulldogs in the second half, kicking 9 goals to 3 in the second excellent fixture between these two clubs in season 2025.

The return of Trent Dennis-Lane was massive for Manly Warringah. Dennis-Lane kicked 6 goals in a match-winning performance. Zac Youlten chipped in with 3 majors for the Wolves. Billy Longmire kicked 4 goals for the Bulldogs, whilst classy midfielder Jordan Endemann kicked 2 majors for UNSW-ES.

Manly’s best players were Ky McGrath, Barry O’Connor, Mackenzie Allen, Dennis-Lane, Aiden Adams and Willem Smit. The Bulldogs’ best players were the outstanding Endemann, Harry Kyle, Toby Alker, William Foster, Longmire and skipper Will Spencer.


UTS 12. 9.81 def. Sydney University 12.7.79

UTS confirmed their reputation as the competition’s “cardiac kids” with a 2-point victory over a fast-finishing Sydney University at Waverley Oval, their 4th win on the trot.

The Bata led by 9 points at half time but then piled on 6 goals to 3 in a high-scoring third quarter to set up their victory. Sydney University absolutely came home like a steam train, kicking 4.5 in the final quarter to just 2 behinds, but somehow the Bats held on yet again as they kept pace with both Pennant Hills and South West Sydney.

Thomas Charles kicked 3 goals for the Bats while skipper Henry Gosse chipped in with 2 majors. Hugo Blacker and Tom Ryan kicked 2 goals each for Sydney University, with gun recruit Alex Witherden kept to 2 goals.

The Bats’ best players will Lachlan McNamara, Jack Calabro, Lewis McCormick, Gosse, Hamish Latchford and Louis Pribula. Sydney University was best served by Blacker, Russell Royal, Ryan, Witherden, Nick Andreacchio and Nathan Tang.


North Shore 11.17.83 def. South West Sydney 10.11.71

In an extraordinary game at Rosedale Oval, North Shore somehow came from 33 points down at half time to defeat South West Sydney by 12 points.

The Sydney football community were watching this game closely via PlayHQ, and no one could quite believe that the Blues led by almost 6 goals at the main break. After scores were tied after the first quarter, the Blues went crazy in the second quarter, kicking 6 goals to the Bombers’ 4 behinds.

No doubt after some stern words at the main break, North Shore came flying back at the Blues, kicking 6 goals to none in the third quarter to actually lead by 1 kick at three-quarter time. North Shore kicked 2 goals to 1 in the final quarter to leave South West Sydney rueing what might have been.

Jackson Nelson kicked 3 goals for the Bombers, with Patrick Bolger and Max Yeoland chipping in with 2 majors for North Shore. Eddie Keogh kicked 3 goals for the Blues, with Matt Storey and Blake Jarvis kicking 2 goals for South West Sydney.

The Bombers’ best players were key recruit Nick Pavlou, Ethan Grace, Nelson, Cooper Donald, Max Toohey and skipper Jake Veale. South West Sydney’s best players were Keogh, Ethan Roberts, Ethan Matthews, Finbar Delbridge, Josh Croft and Angus Langley.


St George 11.5.71 def. East Coast’s 7.12.54

St George produced a come from behind victory against East Coast Eagles in front of the faithful at Olds Park, eventually running out victors by 17 points, in an exciting fixture where the Eagles were left lamenting their poor shooting on goal.

The Dragons trailed the Eagles for 3 quarters and were down by 12 points at the final break. Sir George produced a last quarter for the ages, kicking 5 goals 2 to the Eagles’ 3 behinds in a simply pulsating final stanza.

Key recruit Jed Robin kicked 5 goals for St George in a match-winning display. Scott Brown kicked 2 goals for the Eagles, on a day where they converted only 7 goals from 19 effective scoring shots on goal.

St. George’s best players with Josh Nichols, veteran backman Dominic Michalak, Robin, stalwart Matt Saunders, Cave McKnight and Jack Druery. East Coast Eagles’ best players were Nathan Penna, Brady Kane, Cam Edwards, Brown, Keegan Brady and Baylee Jones.
 

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